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Speechless

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By Patara Williams

I’m never speechless.

Never.

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But as I approached a white-washed pedestrian bridge overlooking a glorious river, I was. Until now, I had never seen the Brazos displayed with such grandeur. Glorious. Thousands of things crossed my mind:

Since when is the Brazos blue?

Is it blue?

Is my mind playing tricks on me?

Will this bridge fit 40,000 people at one time?

Of course not Patara, that’s preposterous.

WHOA. What’s that?!

As if it were rising from the dead, the McLane Stadium rose from the waters majestically, and then there was a flood…of tears.

I began to recall all of my experiences at Floyd Casey Stadium…my Baylor years flashed before my eyes.

More than 45,000 people gathered last Sunday to witness the Bears take down the SMU Ponies, and boy did they do it!

With each sack, with each run, with each interception, my heart raced, and my blood pressure soared…and I loved it. I was making history. There are 300 million people in America, and I can say I was one of 45,000 to experience Baylor’s first game in McLane Stadium. Why does that excite me so much?

Maybe, it’s because the Bears haven’t been ranked so highly in pre-season since 1957!

Maybe, it’s because I can recall when the stands were far from full, and the people in the stands before this Golden Era were equaled to the current number of Baylor freshmen.

Maybe, it’s because I feel so delighted and so spoiled by God to be able to experience Baylor at a time when it’s unparalleled.

But maybe, it’s just because I love football.

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Ring By Spring

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By Ashley Woo

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This past week, I received my Baylor University class ring. To be honest, I had been pretty hesitant about ordering one ever since I was a junior; I just didn’t think that many people got rings and didn’t really think it was that important. In addition, I thought of the traditional bulky class ring that my dad had, and I did not think that that huge ring would look good on my small fingers. However, I was definitely wrong. I soon realized that getting a ring was definitely a very worthwhile investment.

The first thing that I was wrong about was the lack of importance of getting a class ring. As I quickly came to realize that post-college this special piece of jewelry serves a symbol of where you come from. I think it is so cool that Aggie alumni wearing their rings with such pride. In fact, it’s rare to see an Aggie not wear his or her ring. The ring is a symbol of pride for your school, and being a Baylor fanatic – this had me sold.

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The next thing to do was create my ring. There are actually many different companies that are licensed to make rings for with the Baylor seal. I fell in love with San Jose Jewelers. They are a local company that is known for making class rings that give a modern twist to the traditional rings. They are easy to work with and go the extra mile to make sure you love your ring. The best part is, within a couple weeks, you get your ring!

I am so pleased with the way that my ring turned out, and so thankful that I made the decision to get a ring. Though I got it my last semester in college and will only get to wear it for a short time as a Baylor student, I can assure you that this ring won’t be coming off for a long time!

Meeting Future Bears

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By Mary Margaret Hambuchen

I love meeting prospective Baylor students. Watching their eyes light up as we wander through Founder’s Mall and as they meet Judge Baylor for the first time makes me happier than coffee or chocolate (which is a big deal if you know me). Listening to a mother tell me with tears in her eyes that she has never felt as peaceful about her student growing up and moving off to college as she has on Baylor’s campus makes sunshine beam right out of my face. There is simply nothing better.

I have been working at Campus Visits as a tour guide for almost a year. Growing up, I was always the kid who loved being a leader more than a participant and would spend more time figuring out how to explain the activity to someone else than doing it myself. So when my mom suggested I apply for a job as a campus tour guide, I knew without a doubt it would be right up my alley.

From walking families around campus to explaining the hundreds of student organizations on campus to convincing students that community bathrooms aren’t all that bad (because they aren’t…trust me, I used one all freshman year), my job is the best one on Baylor’s campus.

Several months ago, I was walking with a senior in high school down Fifth Street when she stopped suddenly and said, “I finally figured it out. My visit today has been awesome because no one has tried to “sell” Baylor to me. You guys simply share with us your love for this place and let the campus do the rest.” She couldn’t have said it any better.

Baylor is impressive on its own. Simply wandering around for an hour or two will convince students of that. My job, in its core, is to share my heart for the awesome work being done here and to show my gratitude for the person Baylor has helped me become. The joy that I feel deep in my heart when talking about the hundreds of blessings I have received while enrolled at Baylor only makes me more and more thankful for the opportunities I have here. From studying with friends in the Baylor Sciences Building to grabbing a bite to eat in the Student Union Building to introducing this awesome place to prospective students—these things have all allowed me to call Baylor my home. And, when you visit Baylor, I hope to help you feel the same.

If you ever want to drop by campus, come find me in the Weithorn Visitors Center. One talk with me and you will doing Sic ‘Ems in your sleep. I guarantee it.

Happy Birthday Baylor

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By Ashley Woo

This past weekend, Baylor University celebrated its birthday. With all the excitement surrounding Baylor this year, it is easy to focus the future and what it holds. However, as the oldest continually operating university in Texas, we should also remember the rich history of Baylor University.

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Ever since coming to Baylor, I have seen how much pride the students, faculty, staff, alumni and administration have in the history of Baylor. One day during Line Camp, we took buses to Independence, Texas, where we got to experience firsthand, the special place that is the birthplace of the university. We spent the day learning about the deep history, whether it was through listening to the stories being passed down to us or walking around the historical place. Being greeted by President and Chancellor Ken Starr as I walked through the four columns has been one of my favorite memories that I have made at Baylor. What a great way to be welcomed in the Baylor family!

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Though Baylor University was established more than 150 years ago, the principles that govern the university seem to have been frozen in time. One of my favorite things about Baylor is seeing the similarities in what the university was and what it is now. This great institution is always looking to expand her horizons, but continues to abide by the core principles that the university was founded upon.

Happy Birthday Baylor!

Sibling Rivalry

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By Michael Allen

This past weekend, the Baylor Bears took on the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs in Fort Worth for a very nerve-racking game. This was a very big game for Baylor after our loss to Oklahoma State University and an even bigger game for my family because I have a twin brother who attends TCU.

Each year, my parents try to be as fair as possible when cheering for the teams, but they secretly wanted Baylor to win more this year because there was more riding on the game for us.

This year, the game was very close and an exciting game to watch! Unlike the beginning of Baylor’s season, this game required the audience to stay for the entire game because the score was so close up until the end. As you can see from the picture to the left, my mom did a good job at dividing up her green and purple this year (way more green than purple). I can happily say that at the end of the game, my mom no longer had that scarf or disrespectful sticker on! Each year my parents have tried to be as fair as possible with the colors they wear, but my mom has claimed in the past that purple looks better on her than green. She got it right this year though.

I watched the game in TCU’s student section with my brother, Jonathon, and his friends, and was given strange looks when my brother’s friends confused me with him. I got a few punches at the beginning of the game because people thought I was my brother and were wondering why he was wearing green! Once they realized I was not Jonathon, they surprisingly were still not very friendly! It might have been because I was cheering for Baylor the whole time, but that’s just a thought!

TCU’s recently renovated stadium was very nice, but I do not think it will compare to Baylor’s come Fall 2014! During the final minutes of the game, when the sun had already set (sunset picture below), all TCU and Baylor fans were on their feet hoping for a win. It was a hard sight to watch as TCU got closer and closer to a touchdown, but I was hoping Baylor would somehow pull it off. Within the last minute, Baylor intercepted the ball, bringing looks of anger to most TCU student’s face, but cheers of happiness from my mouth. I can happily say that during my and my brother’s senior year, the bears beat the frogs! Sic ‘Em!

The View From Where I’m Sitting

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By Shannon Sandridge

Anyone can watch the Baylor game on television and have a good time, but that cannot come close to the experience that is a football game from a student’s perspective. So, here’s just a taste of it.

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We have fun while we wait to run the line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We represent our mascot in the middle of the Texas heat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We take #EveryoneinBlack very seriously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re really good to our mascot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, we’re willing to be downright ridiculous for our team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s my friends as Batman and a Scotsman…

 

 

 

 

 

And, my personal favorite, the human pom pom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baylor football is crazy fun when you’re a student. And, did I mention the tickets are free for us? I love going to a place with students that have this much school spirit and pride.

Game Day Schedule

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By Mary Margaret Hambuchen

Baylor football is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Last week, we had the gracious privilege of beating OU on our own turf, 41-12. Baylor distributed more 10,000 student tickets (which are free by the way) and sold the game completely out. Coach Art Briles called for everyone attending the game to “black out” from head to toe. Baylor tweeted several days before the game that the university had apparently bought up every available long sleeve black T-shirt in the 8 surrounding states. Talk about dedicated!

Coming from SEC territory, football was something I was very concerned with when making my college decision (as shallow as it may sound). I wanted a large, growing program that had loyal, spirited fans and students. What I found was Baylor. And, let me tell you, in the past two and a half years we have come to be exactly that.

Let’s take a walk through my typical game day schedule, shall we?

9:30- Wake up, have a coffee and smile for the fact that it’s GAME DAY.

10:00- Run errands, shop for that last minute cute green top, sweater, dress, etc.

11:15- Do a little homework…if time permits. (I mean, it’s GAME DAY, OK?)

12:30- Shower, make-up, hair, try on shoes, pick jewelry…girls, you know the drill.

2:00- Meet up with the crew. Take pictures, grab a bite to eat, laugh and be merry.

2:45- TIME TO GET OUR TAILGATE ON.

3:00-Arrive at The Case (Floyd Casey Stadium). Hit up our favorite tailgates, take more pictures, say hello to every single person we know (or sometimes it seems like), get lost from each other and end up with an entirely new crew. Oh well.

4:45-Briefly find each other again and talk about what time we are heading into the game. Come to no conclusion. Socializing continues. Everyone gets lost all over again.

5:45- Head to stadium. Make sure everyone has ticket, wait in box office line with forgetful/lazy people who don’t.

6:15- FIND SEATS…and half of original crew members. Save a seat for so-and-so who had to go to the bathroom.

6:30- Realize you have to go to the bathroom. Ask friends to save two seats. Come back 15 minutes later to find neither. Find two friends and squeeze between them. Get comfortable.

7:00- GAME TIME. Running of The Line. National Anthem. Prayer. SIC ‘EMS.

8:30- Half time. Do we leave? NEVER.

10:00- BAYLOR WINS. End of story.

11:00- Make it back to house with whole original crew. Pizza is ordered. Sleep is had. Dreams of Sic ‘Ems, Brusier and Baylor football dance through our heads.

There you have it folks: Baylor Game Day. If you’re ever in town, grab some tickets and find me at the tailgate. Hey, we might even have a few gut paks, my treat.

SIC ‘EM BAYLOR NATION.